Ann Ott School (Closed 2007)

Ann Ott School in Phoenix, AZ, serves 323 students from kindergarten to 6th grade with a student body that is 94% Hispanic and 99% eligible for free lunch, indicating a predominantly low–income community.
The student–teacher ratio data is unavailable for recent years, with a reported 0:1 ratio from 2016 to 2023, limiting analysis of classroom size and staffing.
Math proficiency has declined from 66% in 2013 to 29% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 34% but higher than the district average of 18% in 2023.
Reading proficiency decreased from 80% in 2011 to 39% in 2022 and is approximately equal to the state average of 40% but higher than the district average of 27%.
Graduation rates have consistently been 50% from 2013 to 2023, which is significantly lower than the state average of 77% and the Phoenix Elementary District average near 95%.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ann Ott School?
323 students attend Ann Ott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ann Ott School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ann Ott School offer ?
Ann Ott School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ann Ott School part of?
Ann Ott School is part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256).

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